Other services offered include a youth services program titled Students with a Goal that offers assistance in continuing education for those ages 17-24; jobs academy and workplace assessment; computer literacy; college preparation; and volunteer opportunities through Apple Corps and Trailblazers.

In only its second year, Emma B. Ward Elementary’s Lemonade War is quickly becoming tradition.

Fifth-grade students read the book “The Lemonade War” by Jacqueline Davies during summer break. In the book, a brother and sister make a wager on who’s stand can sell the most lemonade.

After discussing the book and taking assessments, the fifth-graders, split into groups, were given the task of creating their own lemonade stands and advertising campaigns, all in an effort to raise the most money and be crowned the winning Lemonade War team.

As 2:30 p.m. approach-ed, fifth grade students shuffled their way to the music room at Emma B. Ward Elementary School to audition for Harmony Hive.

Harmony Hive is the honors children’s chorus. “These students not only go through the audition process, but are also recommended by their classroom teachers for being responsible model citizens,” music teacher Emily Davis said.

It truly is an honor to become a Harmony Hive singer. However, there are only 20 slots to fill, hence the tryouts.

Although no formal decision on a tax rate has been made, the Anderson County School Board will consider a maximum increase in its tax rate when it meets Aug. 31, according to a legal notice issued in last week’s paper.

If the board opts to increase its revenue a full 4 percent, the rate property owners pay would increase 3.75 percent, going from $5.86 per $1,000 in assessed value to $6.08.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the district office on U.S. 127 near Emma B. Ward Elementary School.

Saffell Street Elementary School hosted its Back to School Bash last Friday evening.

On the sidewalk in front of the school, students were able to take their shot at dunking teachers by tossing a ball at a bull’s-eye attached to a bucket full of water. Fourth-grade teacher Amanda Gritton was the first victim.

Inside, students and their families were able to see the classrooms. Dinner was served in the cafeteria. The gymnasium was home to three bouncy houses, a jousting inflatable and an inflatable slide.

Lawrenceburg’s Arin Nikki Harvey was awarded a $500 Power of Life Scholarship by the Kentucky Blood Center, the agency announced.

A graduate of Anderson County High School, Harvey plans to attend Kentucky State University this fall, according to a news release.

Since 2010, Kentucky Blood Center (KBC) has awarded more than 500 scholarships to Kentucky high schools that host blood drives. The school earns the award based on the number of donations at blood drives hosted by the school.